User ManualTable of ContentsSatellite® M110/M115 Series User’s Guide1Contents26Introduction34This guide35Safety icons36Other icons used37Other documentation37Service options38Chapter 1: Getting Started39Selecting a place to work39Creating a computer-friendly environment39Keeping yourself comfortable40Precautions40Important information on your computer’s cooling fan42Setting up your computer43Setting up your software43Registering your computer with Toshiba44Adding optional external devices45Connecting to a power source46Charging the main battery49Using the computer for the first time50Opening the display panel50Your computer’s features and specifications51Turning on the power51Adding memory (optional)52Installing a memory module53Removing a memory module58Checking total memory61Using the TouchPad™61Scrolling with the TouchPad™62Control buttons62Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™62Using external display devices64Directing the display output when you turn on the computer65Adjusting the quality of the external display66Using an external keyboard66Using a mouse67Connecting a printer67Setting up a printer68Connecting an optional external diskette drive69Turning off the computer70Options for turning off the computer70Using the Turn Off Computer or Shut Down commands73Using and configuring Hibernation mode75Using and configuring Standby mode77Closing the display panel79Caring for your computer79Cleaning the computer79Moving the computer79Using a computer lock80Chapter 2: Learning the Basics81Computing tips81Using the keyboard83Character keys83Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard83Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys84Function keys84Windows special keys85Overlay keys85Using the overlay to type numeric data86Starting a program86Starting a program from the Start menu87Starting a program from Windows® Explorer87Starting a program from the Run dialog box88Saving your work89Printing your work92Backing up your work93Restoring your work93Using the optical drive94Optical drive components94Media control buttons95Inserting a compact disc97Playing an audio CD99Playing a CD/DVD101Creating a CD/DVD101Removing a disc with the computer on102Removing a disc with the computer off103Caring for CD or DVD discs103Toshiba’s online resources104Chapter 3: Mobile Computing105Toshiba’s energy-saver design105Running the computer on battery power105Battery Notice106Power management107Using additional batteries107Charging batteries108Charging the main battery108Charging the RTC battery109Monitoring main battery power110Determining remaining battery power112What to do when the main battery runs low112Setting battery alarms113Conserving battery power114Power Profiles114Using a hot key to set the Power Profile116Changing the main battery117Removing the battery from the computer117Inserting a charged battery119Taking care of your battery120Safety precautions120Maintaining your battery121Disposing of used batteries123Traveling tips124Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features125Exploring the desktop125Finding your way around the desktop126Setting up for communications128Connecting the modem to a telephone line130Connecting your computer to a network132An overview of using the Internet134The Internet135The World Wide Web135Internet Service Providers135Connecting to the Internet136Surfing the Internet137Internet features137Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet138Exploring audio features138Recording sounds138Using external speakers or headphones140Using PC Cards141Inserting a PC Card141Removing a PC Card142Setting up a PC Card for your computer143Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot143Inserting memory media144Removing memory media144Using the i.LINK® port145Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities146TOSHIBA Assist147Connect148Secure149Protect & Fix150Optimize151Setting passwords152Using an instant password152Using a user password153Using a supervisor password155PC Diagnostic Tool Utility157Fn-esse®158Starting Fn-esse®158Using drag-and-drop to assign a key159Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign a key160Viewing existing key assignments161Changing or removing existing key assignments161TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility162TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility163TOSHIBA Power Saver164Preset Power Profiles165Quickly creating a new power profile165Customizing a power profile165Mouse Utility166Toshiba Hardware Setup167TOSHIBA Zooming Utility169CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer171TOSHIBA Accessibility172TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Utility173TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Settings175Disabling or enabling TOSHIBA Touch and Launch176Fingerprint Authentication Utility177Fingerprint utility limitations177Fingerprint Enrollment177Fingerprint Logon179Power-on Security179Control Center181Password Bank183Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader187Fingerprint reader limitations189Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong190Problems that are easy to fix190Problems when you turn on the computer192The Windows ® operating system is not working194Using Startup options to fix problems195Internet problems196The Windows® XP operating system can help you196Resolving a hardware conflict197A plan of action197Resolving hardware conflicts on your own198Fixing a problem with Device Manager200Memory problems202Power and the batteries202Keyboard problems204Display problems205Disk drive problems208Optical drive problems210Sound system problems211PC Card problems212Printer problems215Modem problems216Wireless networking problems217DVD operating problems220Develop good computing habits223Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP224If you need further assistance230Before you contact Toshiba230Contacting Toshiba231Other Toshiba Internet Web sites232Toshiba’s worldwide offices232Appendix A: Hot Keys234Volume Mute234Password security235Without a password235With a password235Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged236Power profile237Standby mode237Hibernation mode238Display modes239Display brightness239Disabling or enabling wireless devices240Disabling or enabling the TouchPad240Zooming applications in/out241Keyboard hot keys241Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors242Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer243Getting Started244Starting ConfigFree244ConfigFree Utilities246Connectivity Doctor246Search for Wireless Devices249Profile Settings254ConfigFree SUMMIT257Quick Connect261Using the Automatic Switch264Semi-Automatic Switch Feature264Glossary266Index281Size: 3.4 MBPages: 287Language: EnglishOpen manual
User ManualTable of ContentsSatellite® M110/M115 Series User’s Guide1Contents26Introduction34This guide35Safety icons36Other icons used37Other documentation37Service options38Chapter 1: Getting Started39Selecting a place to work39Creating a computer-friendly environment39Keeping yourself comfortable40Precautions40Important information on your computer’s cooling fan42Setting up your computer43Setting up your software43Registering your computer with Toshiba44Adding optional external devices45Connecting to a power source46Charging the main battery49Using the computer for the first time50Opening the display panel50Your computer’s features and specifications51Turning on the power51Adding memory (optional)52Installing a memory module53Removing a memory module58Checking total memory61Using the TouchPad™61Scrolling with the TouchPad™62Control buttons62Disabling or enabling the TouchPad™62Using external display devices64Directing the display output when you turn on the computer65Adjusting the quality of the external display66Using an external keyboard66Using a mouse67Connecting a printer67Setting up a printer68Connecting an optional external diskette drive69Turning off the computer70Options for turning off the computer70Using the Turn Off Computer or Shut Down commands73Using and configuring Hibernation mode75Using and configuring Standby mode77Closing the display panel79Caring for your computer79Cleaning the computer79Moving the computer79Using a computer lock80Chapter 2: Learning the Basics81Computing tips81Using the keyboard83Character keys83Making your keyboard emulate a full-size keyboard83Ctrl, Fn, and Alt keys84Function keys84Windows special keys85Overlay keys85Using the overlay to type numeric data86Starting a program86Starting a program from the Start menu87Starting a program from Windows® Explorer87Starting a program from the Run dialog box88Saving your work89Printing your work92Backing up your work93Restoring your work93Using the optical drive94Optical drive components94Media control buttons95Inserting a compact disc97Playing an audio CD99Playing a CD/DVD101Creating a CD/DVD101Removing a disc with the computer on102Removing a disc with the computer off103Caring for CD or DVD discs103Toshiba’s online resources104Chapter 3: Mobile Computing105Toshiba’s energy-saver design105Running the computer on battery power105Battery Notice106Power management107Using additional batteries107Charging batteries108Charging the main battery108Charging the RTC battery109Monitoring main battery power110Determining remaining battery power112What to do when the main battery runs low112Setting battery alarms113Conserving battery power114Power Profiles114Using a hot key to set the Power Profile116Changing the main battery117Removing the battery from the computer117Inserting a charged battery119Taking care of your battery120Safety precautions120Maintaining your battery121Disposing of used batteries123Traveling tips124Chapter 4: Exploring Your Computer’s Features125Exploring the desktop125Finding your way around the desktop126Setting up for communications128Connecting the modem to a telephone line130Connecting your computer to a network132An overview of using the Internet134The Internet135The World Wide Web135Internet Service Providers135Connecting to the Internet136Surfing the Internet137Internet features137Uploading to, and downloading files from, the Internet138Exploring audio features138Recording sounds138Using external speakers or headphones140Using PC Cards141Inserting a PC Card141Removing a PC Card142Setting up a PC Card for your computer143Using the Bridge Media Adapter Slot143Inserting memory media144Removing memory media144Using the i.LINK® port145Chapter 5: Toshiba Utilities146TOSHIBA Assist147Connect148Secure149Protect & Fix150Optimize151Setting passwords152Using an instant password152Using a user password153Using a supervisor password155PC Diagnostic Tool Utility157Fn-esse®158Starting Fn-esse®158Using drag-and-drop to assign a key159Using the keyboard or pointing device to assign a key160Viewing existing key assignments161Changing or removing existing key assignments161TOSHIBA Hotkey Utility162TOSHIBA SD™ Memory Card Format Utility163TOSHIBA Power Saver164Preset Power Profiles165Quickly creating a new power profile165Customizing a power profile165Mouse Utility166Toshiba Hardware Setup167TOSHIBA Zooming Utility169CD/DVD Drive Acoustic Silencer171TOSHIBA Accessibility172TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Utility173TOSHIBA Touch and Launch Settings175Disabling or enabling TOSHIBA Touch and Launch176Fingerprint Authentication Utility177Fingerprint utility limitations177Fingerprint Enrollment177Fingerprint Logon179Power-on Security179Control Center181Password Bank183Care and maintenance of your fingerprint reader187Fingerprint reader limitations189Chapter 6: If Something Goes Wrong190Problems that are easy to fix190Problems when you turn on the computer192The Windows ® operating system is not working194Using Startup options to fix problems195Internet problems196The Windows® XP operating system can help you196Resolving a hardware conflict197A plan of action197Resolving hardware conflicts on your own198Fixing a problem with Device Manager200Memory problems202Power and the batteries202Keyboard problems204Display problems205Disk drive problems208Optical drive problems210Sound system problems211PC Card problems212Printer problems215Modem problems216Wireless networking problems217DVD operating problems220Develop good computing habits223Data and system configuration backup in Windows XP224If you need further assistance230Before you contact Toshiba230Contacting Toshiba231Other Toshiba Internet Web sites232Toshiba’s worldwide offices232Appendix A: Hot Keys234Volume Mute234Password security235Without a password235With a password235Maintaining security when the battery is not fully charged236Power profile237Standby mode237Hibernation mode238Display modes239Display brightness239Disabling or enabling wireless devices240Disabling or enabling the TouchPad240Zooming applications in/out241Keyboard hot keys241Appendix B: Power Cord/Cable Connectors242Appendix C: Using ConfigFree™ with your Toshiba Computer243Getting Started244Starting ConfigFree244ConfigFree Utilities246Connectivity Doctor246Search for Wireless Devices249Profile Settings254ConfigFree SUMMIT257Quick Connect261Using the Automatic Switch264Semi-Automatic Switch Feature264Glossary266Index281Size: 3.4 MBPages: 287Language: EnglishOpen manual
